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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.25, 400.30 and 164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.25, 400.30 and 164.22 is: 245.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.25 : 400.30 = 164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.25/400.30 = 164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.25x = 400.30 × 164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.25x = 65,737.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,737.27/267.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.98

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